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ERP Software Replacement

Replacement of Tyler Technologies' EDEN system (payroll, HR, finance, utility billing) with modern software. Project began FY 2023/24 and spans four budget cycles at ~$6M total.

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6 recorded milestones

Complete project timeline

Milestones are shown chronologically. Upcoming entries use the source data’s future status only when their date is still ahead.

  1. ERP exploration begins

    ~$143,900 spent on exploration and consulting with Plante & Moran during FY 2023/24.

    May 11 2026 budget workshop (secondhand from quarterly reports) →
  2. Workday subscription authorized

    Council authorized City Manager to sign Universal Main Subscription Agreement with Workday, Inc. for enterprise HR/payroll/finance software. Passed on consent calendar without discussion. ~$750K subsequently paid to Workday per quarterly expense reports.

    Oct 21 2024 agenda →
  3. Implementation consultants and staff hired

    Council authorized agreements with Strada Global, SpryPoint Services Inc., Plante Moran, and Nicholson Strategic Services. Six fixed-term staff positions added. SpryPoint assigned to utility billing side; Workday to HR/finance.

    Nov 18 2024 agenda →
  4. Public raises alarm at budget workshop

    Resident Darren Racusen presented detailed public comment: ~$6M spent across four budget cycles; Workday missing from FY 2026/27 budget; finance side described as "begin efforts." Council members echoed concerns; city staff did not respond.

    May 11 2026 budget workshop →
  5. FY 2026/27 budget first reading

    Watch for staff response to ERP questions raised May 11. $1.43M allocated for "final implementation."

  6. FY 2026/27 budget final adoption

    Final budget adoption. Open questions remain: Workday contract status, total project cost, finish line.